It was reported by missionaries from Spain that the indigenous people of Mexico consumed sweetened Damiana tea to improve their sexual prowess. It has developed a reputation over thousands of years as a proven way to increase sexual stamina, improve erectile function and enhance orgasms. In a study of over 150 herbs that were tested for their ability to.

Damiana - Earth's Natural Aphrodisiac Damiana is a relatively small shrub that produces small, aromatic flowers. After its summer blossoms, it produces fruit that has a taste resembling a fig. It is somewhat controversial to use Damiana as an aphrodisiac because there is no specific scientific evidence for its efficacy however, it has been widely used as a sexual stimulant. While there have been no clinical studies on humans testing its effects on sexual performance, clinical studies on mice have shown an increase in sexual activity.

Damiana could possibly have plant compounds with effects resembling the ones of progesterone, according to one study. The shrub is reputed to smell somewhat like chamomile, due to an oil contained in the plant. Damiana leaves have been used by the native people of Central and South America as a tea that was noted for its aphrodisiac effects.

In Mexico, the herb Damiana has been promoted as an aphrodisiac for both men and women.